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Ardoz, Cobbler of War
Price tag $2.95

Legendary CreatureGoblin Shaman

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2693 Current Rank
#2848 Last Week
#2803 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardoz, Cobbler of War.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardoz, Cobbler of War decks.

Fire Nation Attacks Fire Nation Attacks
+5% Synergy $2.94
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.08

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardoz, Cobbler of War's abilities and overall game plan.

Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+59% Synergy $0.23
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+56% Synergy $0.33
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+47% Synergy $0.18
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+45% Synergy $0.27
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+42% Synergy $4.43
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+40% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+40% Synergy $1.92
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+40% Synergy $0.82
Battle Cry Goblin Battle Cry Goblin
+38% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+37% Synergy $0.71

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardoz, Cobbler of War decks.

Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+37% Synergy $2.29
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+35% Synergy $4.33
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+34% Synergy $0.68
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.02
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+26% Synergy $0.76
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+23% Synergy $1.74
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+23% Synergy $3.17
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+22% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $1.01
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Gamble Gamble
-15% Synergy $11.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardoz, Cobbler of War's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Fleeting Effigy Fleeting Effigy
+34% Synergy $0.07
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+32% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Bushwhacker Goblin Bushwhacker
+27% Synergy $0.88
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+25% Synergy $1.35
Rundvelt Hordemaster Rundvelt Hordemaster
+25% Synergy $1.30
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+25% Synergy $0.70
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+25% Synergy $0.35
Goblin Traprunner Goblin Traprunner
+25% Synergy $0.15
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+25% Synergy $0.12
Spark Elemental Spark Elemental
+25% Synergy $0.30
Hellrider Hellrider
+24% Synergy $0.53
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+23% Synergy $2.26
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+23% Synergy $0.13
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+22% Synergy $0.06
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+21% Synergy $0.94
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+21% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Guide Goblin Guide
+21% Synergy $1.17
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+20% Synergy $7.81
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+20% Synergy $0.46
Hellspark Elemental Hellspark Elemental
+20% Synergy $0.14
Goblin King Goblin King
+18% Synergy $14.37
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+18% Synergy $0.31
Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+18% Synergy $0.15
Relic Robber Relic Robber
+18% Synergy $0.12
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+18% Synergy $0.18
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
+17% Synergy $4.95
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+17% Synergy $1.13
Goblin Piledriver Goblin Piledriver
+16% Synergy $1.14
Dropkick Bomber Dropkick Bomber
+15% Synergy $1.77
Clockwork Percussionist Clockwork Percussionist
+14% Synergy $0.07
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+13% Synergy $0.15
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+13% Synergy $0.53
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+13% Synergy $0.70
Calamity, Galloping Inferno Calamity, Galloping Inferno
+13% Synergy $0.16
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
+12% Synergy $2.73
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+12% Synergy $10.73
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+12% Synergy $0.12
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+11% Synergy $3.09
Anger Anger
+10% Synergy $1.49
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+10% Synergy $5.51
Warren Instigator Warren Instigator
+10% Synergy $10.71
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+9% Synergy $0.23
Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+9% Synergy $2.86
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+9% Synergy $1.05
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+9% Synergy $0.63
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+7% Synergy $21.66
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+6% Synergy $6.70
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+5% Synergy $0.70
Goblin Ringleader Goblin Ringleader
+5% Synergy $0.62
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-5% Synergy $3.69

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardoz, Cobbler of War safe.

Force of Rage Force of Rage
+26% Synergy $0.23
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+25% Synergy $1.27
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+10% Synergy $0.24
Fireblast Fireblast
+10% Synergy $0.33
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+9% Synergy $1.24
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+7% Synergy $0.09
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+6% Synergy $0.14
Skullcrack Skullcrack
+5% Synergy $0.19
Transforming Flourish Transforming Flourish
+5% Synergy $0.12
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.43
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+4% Synergy $1.87
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+4% Synergy $0.08
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+2% Synergy $1.89
Fling Fling
+2% Synergy $0.07
Brute Force Brute Force
+1% Synergy $0.20
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.17
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
-1% Synergy $1.41
Shock Shock
-1% Synergy $0.04
Seething Song Seething Song
-2% Synergy $6.34
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-2% Synergy $2.61
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $11.46
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-7% Synergy $0.28
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-8% Synergy $0.10
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-8% Synergy $4.17
Big Score Big Score
-10% Synergy $0.70
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.18
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $9.63
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-13% Synergy $9.52
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-14% Synergy $1.34
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-18% Synergy $52.71

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardoz, Cobbler of War's game plan and control the board.

Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+17% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+13% Synergy $0.49
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+13% Synergy $0.27
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+12% Synergy $0.41
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+11% Synergy $0.15
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+11% Synergy $0.19
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+11% Synergy $0.20
Indulge // Excess Indulge // Excess
+11% Synergy $0.41
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+10% Synergy $0.13
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+10% Synergy $0.68
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+9% Synergy $1.75
Purphoros's Intervention Purphoros's Intervention
+9% Synergy $0.23
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+9% Synergy $0.12
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+7% Synergy $0.31
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+6% Synergy $1.36
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+6% Synergy $4.09
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+5% Synergy $4.75
Rift Bolt Rift Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.16
Snort Snort
+4% Synergy $0.24
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+4% Synergy $0.14
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+3% Synergy $0.13
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+3% Synergy $0.39
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+2% Synergy $0.12
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.02
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
+1% Synergy $1.22
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
0% Synergy $13.17
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-1% Synergy $0.24
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-1% Synergy $0.08
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1486.43
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.46
Boltwave Boltwave
-1% Synergy $2.24
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
-1% Synergy $3.60
Crash Through Crash Through
-1% Synergy $0.17
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-2% Synergy $0.19
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-3% Synergy $0.47
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $8.13
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-6% Synergy $1.88
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-6% Synergy $5.20
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-7% Synergy $0.38
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-14% Synergy $4.78
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $1.88
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-16% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+31% Synergy $1.46
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+19% Synergy $0.29
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+11% Synergy $1.45
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+7% Synergy $0.24
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+5% Synergy $0.49
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+4% Synergy $0.88
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+4% Synergy $5.06
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $2.96
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+3% Synergy $2.61
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.30
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+1% Synergy $4.39
Embercleave Embercleave
+1% Synergy $7.81
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
0% Synergy $16.06
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
0% Synergy $3.53
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-1% Synergy $5.30
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-1% Synergy $9.90
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-11% Synergy $0.21
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-14% Synergy $7.72
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-15% Synergy $6.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-24% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardoz, Cobbler of War's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

In the Web of War In the Web of War
+28% Synergy $0.72
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+26% Synergy $0.71
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+18% Synergy $0.50
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+17% Synergy $1.51
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+17% Synergy $0.41
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+16% Synergy $0.22
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+12% Synergy $3.04
Quest for the Goblin Lord Quest for the Goblin Lord
+12% Synergy $1.62
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+12% Synergy $3.53
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+12% Synergy $6.38
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+12% Synergy $0.19
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+11% Synergy $6.91
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+9% Synergy $0.39
Fervor Fervor
+9% Synergy $3.66
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+9% Synergy $1.19
Kumano Faces Kakkazan Etching of Kumano Kumano Faces Kakkazan
+9% Synergy $0.16
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+8% Synergy $0.82
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+8% Synergy $0.24
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+7% Synergy $0.46
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+6% Synergy $2.03
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+6% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+6% Synergy $0.22
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+5% Synergy $0.77
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+5% Synergy $1.29
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+5% Synergy $9.21
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.13
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.55
Pandemonium Pandemonium
+4% Synergy $1.93
War Effort War Effort
+4% Synergy $0.06
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+3% Synergy $0.19
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+1% Synergy $0.34
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+1% Synergy $2.50
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
-3% Synergy $0.98
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-3% Synergy $19.61
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-7% Synergy $6.66
City on Fire City on Fire
-10% Synergy $8.08
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-11% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardoz, Cobbler of War to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+23% Synergy $0.56
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+6% Synergy $0.38
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-2% Synergy $4.00

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+33% Synergy $0.32
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+28% Synergy $0.85
Goblin Burrows Goblin Burrows
+22% Synergy $0.66
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+21% Synergy $1.00
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+16% Synergy $1.74
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $7.92
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.30
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+10% Synergy $18.31
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+9% Synergy $12.99
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+9% Synergy $0.09
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $3.04
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+6% Synergy $1.96
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+5% Synergy $0.17
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.27
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.90
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.10
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+1% Synergy $0.10
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
0% Synergy $0.16
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.39
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-4% Synergy $1.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $39.21
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-5% Synergy $0.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy $6.04
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-6% Synergy $0.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.29
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-6% Synergy $3.26
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-8% Synergy $17.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+23% Synergy $0.25
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.62
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.66
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.55
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
-2% Synergy $0.69
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $23.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.48
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.06
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-10% Synergy $0.23
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-10% Synergy $1.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-17% Synergy $0.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardoz, Cobbler of War decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.43
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $23.27
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.36
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $12.56
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $22.48
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.01
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.02
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy $0.05
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $35.68
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $11.46
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $8.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.17

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